The Portland daily press., 1887-12-03
MAINE.

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QMEcHANIc FALLS, s,Dec.2.-Mechanic Falls
is experiencing something of boom this
fall. The paper mills are all running, as is
also the shoe shop and clothing manufacto-
ry. Besides these d. S. Perkins is building
carriage repair shop on Maple street for
Norway parties, and the grist mill and grain
store being erected by Stephen Bray, is near
ly ready for the engine and boiler. The ma
chine shop of j. w. Penney & Sons is full OF
orders. They are now making the machin-
cry for the new tooth pick factory of Rounds
and Harris, which will be the most exten-
sive of any in Maine. The new brick foun-
dation under the Baptist church is complete,
also the foundation for the tower and the
work will commence Immediately.
The State Paid.
LEWISTON, Dec. Estate Liquor Agent
Howard of Lewiston, states in relation to
the reports about his paying special tax
that last spring he laid the matter before
Collector Redman who thought him not liza
BILE. The matter rested until he learned
through friend that Collector Page had him
down for fine for non-payment, the collector
ruling him liable. The Governor and Coun-
Gil advised that the State pay the tax rather
than contest the collectors decision. All
previous agents have paid such tax.
Marshal Jonson Arrests smuggIer.
HoULToN, Dec. 2.-The notorious snug
gler,Sam Thompson, was arrested at Presque
Isle last night by Deputy U. S. Marshal B.
M. johnson and brought here and lodged in
Jail tonight. He will be taken to Portland
tomorrow. Thompkins has the reputation
of being the boldest and most successful
smuggler on the border. he has given the
custom officers no end of trouble. There is
a general feeling of relief by the law abiding
citizens of that town.
The Bridgton House Sold.
BRrDGToN, Dec. 2.-The Bridgten House,
an old and widely known summer resort, has
been purchased by N. L. Mason of the Sum-
set Pavilion, N. III.
Heavy Loss in Picked Eggs.
PENNINGTON, Dec. 2.-The farm buildings
about a mile from Mercene village. owned
and occupied by E. V. Nickerson, burned
yesterday while the owner was absent in the
woods. Thirty tons of hay and thousand
dollars worth Of picked eggs were among
the losses. The loss is over $500. Partial
ly insured.
Belfast Water Works.
BELFAST, Dec 2-The water works con-
structed by Wheeler & Parks of Boston,
have been completed within the contract
time and were publicly tested by the fire de-
partment this afternoon. They proved a
complete success.
Burned to Death.
EAsTPoRT, Dec. 2.-Willie Hayward Of
Edmunds. aged IA, with his brother and a
compBnion, both IS. worked at Holmes sar-
dine factory and boarded themselves in
small wooden camp. Last night, the two
older boys went to town sfor food. leaving
Willie at the camp. During their absence
the camp caught fire and Hayward burned
10 death.
Found on ShIpboard.
RocKLAND, Dec City Marshal Crock
EFT and posse boarded the schooner Pearl
in this harbor at midnight last night and
seized thirteen barrels Of whskey, one bar
rel of Bass's ale and two cases of pale ale.
Harpsweil's Oldest Citizen.
BRUNSWICK, Dec Capt. John Bishop,
the oldest resident of Harpswell, died this
morning. aged SO years.